World Cup 2019

World Cup 2019

The Big event the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 is going to start from 30th May to 14th June in England and Wales. The 10 teams representing the 10 different cities of India, will battle it out for the ultimate glory. The matches will be played across 12 stadiums. The opening match of the tournament will be played between the host England and South Africa.

Round-Robin Format

This time ICC has made some modifications in the format of the World Cup. The 12th edition of the world cup will be played in a round-robin format. In the year 1992, the Benson & Hedges World Cup was played in this format. Following this format, every team will battle in nine group games, and the top four will proceed to the semifinals.

ICC World Cup 2019 Schedule

A total of 48 matches will be played in the tournament. The tournament’s semi-finals will be played on 9th and 11th July. And the big event World Cup 2019 Final will be played on July 14, 2019. Here is the complete Schedule of IPL 2019.

ICC World Cup Winners

Australia has the record of most wins of ICC World Cup by winning the trophy 5 times and 3 consecutive victories.

India lifted the trophy twice in 1983 and 2011.

West Indies won the trophy in 1975 and 1979.

Pakistan won the trophy once in 1992.

Sri Lanka won the World Cup in 1996 respectively.

England, New Zealand, and South Africa never won the World Cup. Also, England reached three times in the finals and lost three World Cup finals.

World Cup 2019 Match Prediction

Cricadium provides match prediction of every World Cup cricket match. We have a team of cricket experts. They consider various factors related to match predictions such as pitch, teams, players’ form, etc.

We try to be as accurate as possible. So, visit Cricadium Match Predictions to know who will win today’s World Cup match. Our predictions are just for entertainment purpose. We do not promote batting.

ICC World Cup 2019 Live Scores Ball by Ball Commentary

We provide live Cricket scores of all matches of the world cup. Also, we provide ball-by-ball real-time updates. In Conclusion, Stay connected to Cricadium and get minute by minute latest updates of ICC World Cup 2019.

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 was a thriller one. Starting from May 30, the tournament witnessed 48 thrilling encounters. That edition witnessed an interesting change. The ICC decreased team numbers from 14 to 10. Those ten teams faced each other with all their strength. 

On September 30, 2017, the top eight teams in the ICC One Day International rankings, including hosts England, automatically qualified for the tournament. These teams were Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. The final two spots for the tournament were determined through the 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier.

The exciting Group Stage and Knockout Qualifiers:

In the tournament’s initial stage, the 10 teams competed in a round-robin format, each playing against the other nine teams for a total of 45 matches. The group stage was filled with exciting matches as teams fought hard to advance. After impressive performances, the top four teams—India, Australia, England, and New Zealand—emerged and moved on to the knockout stage.

The Semifinal Faceoff:

After four teams locked their semifinal places, fans enjoyed some thrilling games. All four teams showcased their excellence throughout the match. India, Australia, England and New Zealand locked horns with each other once again to qualify for the upcoming stage. 

• The First Semifinal: In the first match of the semifinal stage, India and New Zealand locked horns. That was an exciting game as the rain interruption played a crucial role. The match was a heartbreaking one for India as they exited from the tournament after facing defeat. By defeating them, New Zealand qualified for the final match. 
• The Second Semifinal: In the second semifinal match, Australia and England locked horns. These two cricket rivals made the game more interesting. In this game, England dominated Australia throughout the game. In the end, England beat Australia and qualified for the final match. 

The Dramatic Final Match:

The 2019 World Cup final between England and New Zealand was one of the most dramatic matches in the cricket World Cup history. After the 50 overs game on each side, it ended up in a tie. As the match moved towards the super over, it caught more thrills. But England registered an unbelievable win over New Zealand and won their first-ever ODI World Cup trophy. 

Player of the Match of the Final Match: 

Ben Stokes: Ben Stokes is a gem of England cricket and he proved his ability in the final game. Standing at a crucial point, he played an exciting unbeaten knock. This knocked pushed England closer to winning. Even he contributed while bowling. For that incredible contribution, he was awarded the Player of the Match award. 

Player of the Tournament:

Kane Williamson: This edition of the tournament has seen some heroic performances. But New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson grabbed most of the attention by his batting excellence. Throughout the season, he showcased his masterclass that helped his team to earn the desired success. For that amazing contribution, he was awarded Player of the Tournament in that edition.